NORZIN

Fluphenazine

Nortriptyline

Description:

Norzin is a combination preparation of fluphenazine hydrochloride & nortriptyline hydrochloride. Fluphenazine is a potent phenothiazine dervative. Nortriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant having less sedative action.Norzin stabilizes emotionally disturbed patients suffering from anxiety or depression or both. Norzin helps to restore functional ability without developing any drug dependence.

Indications:

Emotional disturbance, anxiety, tension, fatigue, depression, headache, sleep disorder, bodyache, gastric problems.

Composition:

Each film coated Norzin tablet contains: Fluphenazine hydrochloride BP 0.5 mg and Nortriptyline (as HCl) BP 10 mg.

Dosage & Administration:

Adult: 1 tablet 2 to 3 times daily.

Child: Not recommended.

Side-effects:

Dryness of mouth, drowsiness, constipation, tachycardia, nasal congestion, blurred vision and excitement.

Pregnancy & Nursing mother:

Safety in human pregnancy has not yet been established. Breast feeding is not recommended in women receiving Norzin.

Precautions:

Patients with glaucoma, prostate enlargement, cardiac failure and myocardial infarction. The drug may impair alertness and abilities to drive a car or operating machinery.

Contraindications:

History of epilepsy or brain damage, blood dyscrasias, severe cardiac insufficiency, renal or liver damage, MAO inhibitors, children below 14 years of age.

Packing:

Box containing 25 x 10's tablets in blister pack.